Global Category Manager Accessories (Director)

at  Philips

IN THIS ROLE, YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO

Develop and coordinate the key sub-categories strategies within the Bill Of Material(BOM) and the markets Globally.
You will be accountable for Quality, Total Cost of Ownership including material costs, long-term assurance of supply, and overall supplier performance.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO

In this role, you will be responsible for 300M€ Global spent (>700 suppliers), through 3 sub-categories: Medical accessories, Medical devices, and Medical solutions. It includes Quality/Regulatory, Cost, and deliveries. These components are dedicated to the factories, the service organization as well as the Philips sales in the different markets.
You will directly manage a team of 7 Global Supplier Account Managers and work through the local procurement teams in the markets.

You will act as a real Leader and strategist:

• Ensure end-to-end strategy definition and execution considering the Business Units, the Service organization, and the sales/commercial operations in the markets.
• Challenge and optimize the distribution models to secure the best TCO.
• Develop and guide their team, working hand in hand with the Procurement Business Partners, the Procurement Sourcing Engineers, and the market stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement challenging the status quo and proposing creative options to the internal stakeholders.